Kendrick Lamar Hosts 106 & Park

The hip hop star takes over BET's hit show.

Kendrick Takes Over\r  - Music Matters' Kendrick Lamar hits the stage as the host of BET's 106 & Park. The Compton hip hop artist has become a breakout star due to his potent lyrics and young music genius, which he shared with yesterday's audience.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Kendrick Takes Over\r  - Music Matters' Kendrick Lamar hits the stage as the host of BET's 106 & Park. The Compton hip hop artist has become a breakout star due to his potent lyrics and young music genius, which he shared with yesterday's audience.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET)

Sitting Pretty - The rapper kicks it with co-host Rocsi Diaz, as they count down the day's favorite music videos. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Sitting Pretty - The rapper kicks it with co-host Rocsi Diaz, as they count down the day's favorite music videos. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

Rappers' Delight\r  - The West Coast rapper shows some love to Ohio lyricist Stalley on the popular BET show.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Rappers' Delight\r  - The West Coast rapper shows some love to Ohio lyricist Stalley on the popular BET show.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Microphone Giggles - The hip hop celebrity catches a laugh with his lady co-host and shares a few jokes with the audience.(photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Microphone Giggles - The hip hop celebrity catches a laugh with his lady co-host and shares a few jokes with the audience.(photo: John Ricard / BET).

Photo By photo: John Ricard / BET

Spreading the Gospel\r  - Kendrick takes a minute to chat with Joshua Rogers and Alexis Spight of Sunday's Best.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Spreading the Gospel\r  - Kendrick takes a minute to chat with Joshua Rogers and Alexis Spight of Sunday's Best.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Audience Love\r  - Kendrick Lamar says what's up to his 106 & Park fans and takes a few minutes to show his appreciation.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Audience Love\r  - Kendrick Lamar says what's up to his 106 & Park fans and takes a few minutes to show his appreciation.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

Photo By photo: John Ricard / BET

Who Will Win?\r  - The California lyricist talks gospel music and fame with Sunday's Best finalists Joshua Rogers and Alexis Spight. The finale airs this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET and voting is open now.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Who Will Win?\r  - The California lyricist talks gospel music and fame with Sunday's Best finalists Joshua Rogers and Alexis Spight. The finale airs this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET and voting is open now.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

Photo By photo: John Ricard / BET

Standing Firm\r  - The Black Hippy rapper is rooted in his success with a critically acclaimed independent album, Section.80, released last year, and a highly anticipated studio album in the works.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Standing Firm\r  - The Black Hippy rapper is rooted in his success with a critically acclaimed independent album, Section.80, released last year, and a highly anticipated studio album in the works.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

Supporting Hip Hop\r  - K. Dot, Stalley, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock get together on the show. Wait 'til you see them live on the BET Music Matters tour next month. (photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Supporting Hip Hop\r  - K. Dot, Stalley, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock get together on the show. Wait 'til you see them live on the BET Music Matters tour next month. (photo: John Ricard / BET).

Taking a Bow\r  - The acclaimed artist closes out the fun episode and goes back to work on his forthcoming album, good kid, m.A.A.d city, set to drop Oct. 22. \r(photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Taking a Bow\r  - The acclaimed artist closes out the fun episode and goes back to work on his forthcoming album, good kid, m.A.A.d city, set to drop Oct. 22. \r(photo: John Ricard / BET).